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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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4 Key Consulting Fit Interview Questions You Must Prepare For

Management Consulted

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? The firm is an excellent launch pad for individuals with an excellent work ethic and aspirations of rapid career growth. They offer in-depth initial training (1 week), the chance to be an active part of projects, and close support from managers. OLIVER WYMAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Also, the compensation is lower than the industry standard, which is a reason why many people leave the firm – they get trained, and they get out. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Interviewing at The Advisory Board Company is relatively straightforward, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

BearingPoint Interview and Culture. Preparing for a BearingPoint interview? One of the key SOX impacts on consulting was the mandated “ethical wall” that was enacted – a firm could not both audit and consult for the same company, because it was considered a major conflict of interest.

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Personal Ethics -- in Consulting Offers and in Business

CaseInterview.com

I received two offers recently and have also been given offer deadline extensions for them until later this week, which I had requested as a way to "buy" time: 1) to hear back from other firms I interviewed with, and 2) for the final round interview with my top-choice firm this week. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Five Ways to Raise your Game in Consulting - Part 5

The Consultants Peer Group

They were: Adherence to an enforceable Code of Ethics Use of a Competence Framework Adherence to a Code of (Professional) Conduct In this blog we will feature how an international-recognized certification as a management consultant further allows you to differentiate yourself as a consultant.